Robert Jocelyn, the 10th Earl of Roden, and his wife, writer Ann Henning Jocelyn, are throwing open the doors of their historic literary-linked Connemara property for short-term lets
With a renovation typically starting at about €7,000, it pays to get the detail right when it comes to refreshing the hardest-working room in your home
How to keep on top of things to prevent more disruptive work later on
Just 70 passive houses and buildings have been certified in Ireland to date - something this Cork pioneer wants to change
Embracing the area’s aviation history was a key part of this stunning home, overlooking the Shannon estuary
A good layout allows multiple activities to coexist without friction
Emma O’Dowd’s brief to her architect was to design a discreet family home; she wanted stunning water views to be the story
Kieran McCarthy talks about his experience and gives tips for those who can’t afford a retrofit
Tide is turning away from perfection towards design that feels more tailored to your taste
For a Christmas-loving Mayo family, this first festive season in their newly built home will be a special time
The architect and TV host developed lasting friendships with many homeowners he worked with on the RTÉ show
Architect Hugh Wallace had battled career and personal challenges but his ‘second chance’ with Home of the Year made him a low-key national treasure
A refurbished century-old farmhouse and barn near Castleblayney was a labour of love for the owners, and is now available for getaways
Gifts that will leave a big impression, from Ninety Nine Words for Rain by Manchán Magan to Sinéad Moore Ceramics
It’s the season of excess. Forget about minimalist chic and go all-out on decorations
The TV chef and his wife Sofie bought a bijou cottage in the north Dublin suburb in 2023, but with no room for his vintage cookware collection a further renovation might be on the cards
Interior designer’s tips on how to give your home the lift it needs to carry you through the season
Most homes have at least one awkward room that’s difficult to furnish or hard to use
Ignore the trends when choosing paint colours this autumn and design according to your taste and needs by embracing nature’s palette
Classic chairs from Eileen Gray and Arne Jacobsen catch the eye of the TV architect
With realistic expectations, careful planning and a willingness to embrace change, the move to a smaller home can be an immensely freeing experience
Optimise Design’s Denise O’Connor gives her top tips to help you stay on budget
The historic Ranelagh property in Dublin with links to Patrick Pearse was built between 1848 and 1851
Don’t have your head turned by trends, but leave a little room for falling in love -you’ll spend upwards of €8,000 on a new kitchen, so think before you leap
What advice would you give homeowners who are working on renovating a home for the first time?
New meets old on the shores of the Atlantic, where these homeowners have added a modern pavilion to their traditional cottage to showcase the dramatic sea views
Don’t plan or budget a renovation based on previous experience. Things have changed
Everyone has a personal taste, but some people can’t decide what to adorn their walls with - that’s where the professionals come in
Out with the old before moving into the new: expert tips on moving home from the Home Reset’s Hazel Burton
Light affects everything from sleep and stress levels to metabolism
Interior designer Denise O'Connor shares her top tips on how to imbue your new home with personality
If you get the initial plan right, everything else becomes far easier to manage
Going for the dream is not always easy, but for Irish-born Wendy Aldridge and her family, the move from the UK to Portugal started with a music festival and mid-term holidays
Movies, TV series and ads regularly look for domestic locations when shooting. Could your home make the cut?
‘People are braver now and want to mix things up. They see the value and character that older pieces bring’
Simple steps can ease tension and help your home feel more zen
Forget the beach; starting at about €2,000, saunas are fast becoming the must have home accessory
‘Often, what makes the biggest difference is the design elements you leave out’
These details consistently make the biggest difference to how a home looks, feels and functions, says Denise O’Connor
Immaculately renovated villa-style home with A energy rating at ‘ultimate 15-minute city address’
An outbuilding, a spare room and a purpose-built garden studio, these artists’ search for space of their own bears testament to Virgina Woolf’s creative philosophy
A range of Turkish and Uzbek rugs, as well as a Ford Model T go under the hammer
Paul O’Neill of Sonas Bathrooms on how to conserve water and cut down on energy costs
By embracing simplicity at every stage, the process will be easier and more cost-effective
A couple who run their own design agency have transformed a Stillorgan semi-d into a family home that echoes Italy and the Algarve
The goal isn’t to predict the future, it’s to give yourself options when you are designing your home
An escape from Dublin has offered the broadcaster and designer a chance to reimagine what his home should be
It’s a clever design idea that can change how a space looks and functions
Amy and Eoin Martin’s modern home ‘bursting with personality’ chosen from seven finalists
Borrowing ideas from the business world can help you approach your project with clarity and confidence
From door handles and runners to lighting and plants, small changes can make a big difference
When doing up their three-bed home in Glenageary, Yuuki and John Blakeney were keen to incorporate touches from Yuuki’s homeland
Home offices and pet spaces take priority over stoves and TVs in the bedroom
Looking for a solution to the perennial ‘what’s for dinner’ question? The world’s most powerful blender - albeit for a high price - will have the answer
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
